Kimberly Cox Dog Training School

28/01/2025

**Calling, last few spaces**

Puppy and Junior 6 week courses

Starts this Sunday Morning.

Don't miss out. If you would like a place get in touch.

23/01/2025

WHY I DON'T STROKE A DOG OR PUPPY THAT IS BEING CARRIED! 🐶

As a general rule, if I do not have a well established, positive relationship with a dog or puppy, I will NOT stroke them when they are being carried by their owner.

The reason for this is that when they are being carried, such as during pre-vaccination exposure to the outside world, they are unable to fully consent to an interaction.

If a puppy (or small dog!) is on the floor, they can move towards a person with relaxed and confident body language as a way of signalling they are comfortable with an interaction.

Whereas, whilst being carried- there is no avoidance option available to them. They are effectively trapped with very limited options on how to use their body language to signal their preference to be left alone, such as by orienting their body away.

Additionally, stroking a puppy or dog in this context tends to mean you are reaching directly for their head, something which many dogs find unpleasant - especially when interacting with unfamiliar or less familiar persons.

If I know a dog or puppy well or if that puppy/dog is clearly signalling they wish for an interaction then I MAY waiver my rule and engage with them briefly- stopping after 1-2 seconds to see how they feel and whether they ask for more.

Signs that they are more likely to be comfortable with an interaction are;

✅ Looking at me (with confidence)
✅ Perhaps wriggling their body TOWARDS me when we make eye contact
✅ Ears pricked forward but not too rigi
✅ Relaxed facial muscles and soft eyes
✅ Absence of trembling

Signs that a puppy or dog does not wish to be touched whilst being held are;

❌ Looking away
❌ Staring with an absence of movement in the body and head
❌ Pulling their ears back
❌ Trembling
❌ Trying to wriggle free, but in an attempt to be put down on the ground

23/01/2025

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🐕 Just a reminder that the shop shuts briefly at 1pm today give my hounds a comfort break.
🐾 Otherwise Lulu's Pet Pantry is open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and 9am-1pm Saturday for all supplies for dogs, cats, small mammals and wildlife.
📌 Come and visit me: 3a Market Square, Winslow MK18 3AB 07470 224761

12/01/2025

Don't miss out on the first of our evening workshops this Tuesday at 6.30pm in Nash.

Loose lead walking

Learn all the skills to get your dog to walk nicely and reliably by your side. Making walks enjoyable.

If this sounds what you need get in touch for more details: email [email protected]

08/01/2025

Marvin wants to remind you all about this weekends NEW courses that are due to start. There are a few places left. He says don't miss out, get in touch !!

Saturday 1pm 5 week Puppy course.

Sunday 2.30pm 4 week Recall course.

28/12/2024

So late to the party🙈. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas❤️.

I am looking forward to getting back into training.

Just like to take this moment to tell you about the next set of 4 week Recall Course starting on Sunday 5th January at 2.30pm. Very limited spaces.

So if your recall has gone a rye over the Christmas period this is the course for you. Please email us for more details.
Training@kimberlycox@hotmail.co.uk

Hope to see you all soon xx

18/12/2024

Would anyone be keen for some Friday morning one off Workshops ?

Let me know what you want to see in the diary for 2025. Look forward to hearing your ideas!

This is the lovely Ember participating in a Town Workshop, learning and practicing those vital being out in a public place lifeskills.

13/12/2024

This is a little video clip from last nights Horse workshop. Just loved teaching this.

Dogs learning to be calm and relaxed around horses and their rider. A very important lifeskill. All the dogs were great.

If you missed this one the next Horse workshop will be held in February. Watch this page for more information ❤️

05/12/2024

Aren't they cute❤️. Abit of growing to do before they are all ready for puppy classes. But if your puppy is fully vaccinated and ready to go out and about them look below for our next puppy course dates.

NEW Puppy Course Starting Sunday 15th December at 12.30 held near Buckingham. (Few spaces left).

Or if your puppy is not ready until after Christmas.

Start in the New Year on Saturday 11th.

If you are struggling and need help and advice around these courses or want more information about what we can offer please feel free to get in contact for a no
obligation chat. [email protected] or 07720714080.

Look forward to meeting your new family editions❤️

18/11/2024

REMINDER - don't forget the next evening workshop is this Thursday don't miss the last few spaces left.

WORKSHOP TOPIC- SELF CONTROL- learn and recap exercises to increase your dogs ability to make good emotional decisions. Such an important life skill that can impact your dogs behaviour in many situations. Held at Nash at 6.30pm

If you want a place or to learn more please email [email protected]

05/11/2024

REMINDER- Don't miss out on the first of our winter series of one off Workshops.

Tuesday 12th - Walking on a loose lead. Recap on all the Techniques. Held at 6.30pm in our Nash indoor venue. Limited places. To book your place email [email protected].

Watch this space for more to come over the winter .

27/10/2024

NEW one off evening workshops.

These hours are great to top up your dog training and important lifeskills. Suitable for anyone who has completed basic training. Must be dog friendly.

Tuesday 12th November- Loose lead walking.

Thursday 21st November- Self control. Lots of training exercises to increase dogs ability to manage emotional state.

Tuesday 3rd December- Fun obstacle course to build Confidence, Body Awareness, Balance. All important skills for life.

Thursday 12th December- Skills around Horses.

All held near Nash. £30 per workshop, if two or more booked £25 each. Limited numbers. First come first served. Please email [email protected]

18/10/2024

Another NEW course for this set.

Does you dog like a ball or toy?

Does your dog have lots of energy that you need to channel?

If ‘yes’ this course is for you.

This 4 week course includes, lots of fun with toys, hunting and searching, but also incorporating important lifeskills and much more.

For more information please get in contact.

Course starts Sunday 27th October. (Limited Spaces)

16/10/2024

Do you enjoy letting your dog off lead?

Maybe you don’t have the confidence so have never taken the lead off?

Does your dog come back when called?

If the answer to these questions is ‘No’ then this NEW Intense Recall 4 week course could be of interest to you and your dog.

Start Date Sunday 27th October ( maximum 4 in a group) .

If you would like more information on this course or others please drop us a email Or give as a call.

02/10/2024

So today I had a wonderful lesson with this cheeky chap who goes by the name of Harry.

We have been working over a number of weeks to build Harry’s confidence and his ability to be able to calmly and appropriately communicate with other dogs, which Harry was massively struggling with.

As you can see by today he is doing very well at this. Well done to Harry’s dedicated owners. This made my day and makes me realise why I love what I do.

If you need guidance and help with your dog’s interaction with other dogs feel free to get in contact to discuss how I can help.

19/09/2024

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK

Had a lovely morning working with this bright little fella.

We talked about lots of important life skills. This owners were very keen and pro-active to get off to the right start.

Puppy home visits are a great way to start off on your journey with your new family member. ( he was completely out for the count after).

Feel free to contact me if you want to talk puppy development. Now covering more areas, local villages in and around Aylesbury.

04/09/2024

Afternoon, welcome to September.

Hope you have all enjoyed the summer?

Children back to school?

Do you need the dog back to school?

A few places left on our Adult Evening indoor classes.

Or maybe you have a new edition. Thursday evening or Sunday morning puppy classes.

All local to Buckingham.

If you want more information please email us [email protected]

I look forward to seeing you all soon ###